Black Beans and Rice with Cheese
Unfortunately, the picture doesn't do this dish justice. When you stir up the beans, the rice and the cheese and the cheese starts to melt into the dish, you end…
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August 19, 2009
New Potato Salad
My parents, my sister and her new baby came to visit us on Shelter Island today. I served sausages and peppers for lunch with a side of this homemade potato…
August 15, 2009
Tomato Pie
This recipe is from the NPR How Low Can You Go Family Challenge. NPR invited a number of chefs to submit recipes that serve four and cost under $10. This…
August 12, 2009
Shrimp Salad
I first had this salad at my nephew Oliver's First Communion party. My sister Gail made it and it was delicious - so good that I asked to take some…
July 23, 2009
Buttermilk Summer Squash Soup
I found these beautiful squash at our local farmer's market last Thursday (picture below). I had never seen a squash like this before. They were like a cross between zucchini…
June 22, 2009
Corn and Black Bean Salad with Basil-Lime Vinaigrette
I love corn salads and I love bean salads, so for me this salad is heaven! Like most great recipes that I find, I've made it twice within the last…
June 18, 2009
Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad
One of my favorite things to eat in the late summer is a Caprese Salad made with ripe heirloom tomatoes. There's nothing better. I can eat it for breakfast, lunch…
May 18, 2009
Sweet Potato Bread
Because Balducci's went out of business, and I can't pass up a great sale, I now have a number of cans of sweet potato puree. I made these muffins the…
May 5, 2009
Sweet Potato Muffins
Next Sunday Balducci's, one of my favorite local gourmet food shops, is closing. It's quite sad actually. Although a bit pricey, they had every last minute thing I ever needed…
April 20, 2009
Dinner Spanakopita
I needed another non-meat meal for Good Friday so I decided to launch into spanakopita, Ina Garten-style. I'm going to sing her praises once again. I truly don't think I've…
April 13, 2009